Hiawatha Highlands
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
All 3,753 homes for sale in Tampa, FL · median $435,520 · 194 homes for sale in 33604 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 9 closed sales in Hiawatha Highlands in Tampa, FL since 2004, the most recent in September 2025. Across Tampa as a whole, 5,135 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $430,000, 38 median days on market, with 3,246 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,760 ($6,140 with the full homestead exemption).
Hiawatha Highlands is defined by its age spread more than anything else. With homes dating from 1918 to 2023 and a median year built of 1956, this is a community where construction era, prior renovation work, and system updates will move a valuation far more than square footage or lot position. Two homes on the same block can sit at opposite ends of the condition scale, so pricing here has to be done house by house, not by neighborhood average.
At 230 homes and a homestead share of 70.1%, turnover is moderate rather than fast-moving. That mix suggests a market where sellers should expect buyers to scrutinize condition and updates closely, and where buyers who do their homework on a property's history can find real leverage. There is no current MLS-listed community amenity package here, so the value case rests on the house and the lot, not shared infrastructure.
Figures in this note are as of July 21, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The 60-Second Overview
Hiawatha Highlands in Tampa is a Hillsborough County community built out over more than a century, with a median living area of 1,392 square feet and a housing stock centered on the mid-20th century.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 21 homes in Hiawatha Highlands that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1925 and 2025 (median 1947), with a median living area of about 1,273 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 18 qualified sales in Hiawatha Highlands across 2024–2025 (10 in 2024, 8 in 2025), median $450,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Hiawatha Highlands is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable evaluating older construction and budgeting for potential system updates
- Buyers prioritizing a compact, efficient floor plan over larger square footage
- Buyers seeking a residential setting without reliance on shared community amenities
Probably not for
- Buyers who want move-in-ready certainty without researching a home's construction era
- Buyers expecting clubhouse, pool, or organized amenity infrastructure
- Buyers set on new or near-new construction throughout the surrounding area
The market around Hiawatha Highlands
Hiawatha Highlands is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33604, 229 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of Tampa.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33604 (Tampa), 601 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $374K ($277/sq ft), up 2.9% year over year, with a median 35 days on market. Right now 436 active and 179 pending listings put supply at about 3.0 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33604 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Hiawatha Highlands specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
18% of homes for sale in ZIP 33604 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-18).
Hiawatha Highlands Market Scorecard
Hiawatha Highlands is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33604 ZIP is $325,333, about 16.4% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Hiawatha Highlands
Live MLS inventory for Hiawatha Highlands. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Hiawatha Highlands listings as of 2026-09-19, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2025. Tap any home to ask about it.
The Hiawatha Highlands buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hiawatha Highlands today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Hiawatha Highlands.
A Community Defined by Vintage
The year-built range here, 1918 to 2023, is unusually wide, and the median of 1956 puts most of the stock solidly in the postwar era. That means buyers should budget time and diligence for inspections around roofs, electrical, plumbing, and prior permitting history — the kind of items that separate a well-maintained older home from one that needs immediate capital. New construction and recent renovations do exist in the mix, but they are the exception against a backdrop of established homes.
A median living area of 1,392 square feet points to a community of modest-to-moderate footprints rather than large-format homes, which tends to suit buyers prioritizing location and lot over maximum interior space. With no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, this reads as a straightforward residential area where the appeal is the home and its setting, not shared clubhouses or recreational infrastructure.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hiawatha Highlands. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community spanning over a century of construction, knowing what's behind the walls matters as much as what's listed on the sheet. We walk buyers and sellers through condition, permit history, and renovation quality property by property, so pricing conversations are grounded in the actual home rather than a neighborhood average that doesn't apply here.
Hiawatha Highlands in 15 seconds.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (9 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Recent Developments in Hiawatha Highlands
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Hiawatha Highlands, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- August 2026Development
AECOM Hunt selected as construction manager for proposed $2.3 billion Rays ballpark in Tampa
AECOM Hunt joined the design team led by Populous for the proposed ballpark on a site that includes Hillsborough College property. The stadium would have at least 28,000 fixed seats, with a construction start targeted for September 2026 and completion by late 2028. Tampa's public contribution is up to $80 million and financing is not finalized.
What it may mean for the marketA large ballpark and surrounding mixed-use district would add construction jobs, event traffic and retail demand on the Dale Mabry corridor. The site is about 5 miles west of Hiawatha Highlands.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Infrastructure
Four firms vie to build Tampa International Airport's $150 million control tower
TPA narrowed the field to four builders for a new blast-resistant air traffic control tower on about 2 acres northwest of the main terminal. The budget is about $150 million, with board selection expected Oct. 1 and substantial completion targeted for March 2029.
What it may mean for the marketAirport capital spending supports construction employment and long-term air service capacity for the region. The site is about 7 miles west of Hiawatha Highlands.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Development
ONE Tampa condo tower tops out at 42 stories with nearly 70% of units sold
Kolter Urban's 42-story tower at North Ashley Drive and East Twiggs Street has 225 residences and is capped at 649 feet by aviation limits. Closings are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2027. About 5,000 square feet of ground-floor restaurant space is planned.
What it may mean for the marketNew downtown condo inventory and ground-floor dining add housing choices and walkable amenities near Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The site is about 2 miles southwest of Hiawatha Highlands.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - July 2026Development
33-story tower planned for Water Street Tampa expansion
Strategic Property Partners plans a 33-story mixed use tower at Water Street and Cumberland Avenue in downtown Tampa on a 1.9-acre site. The building would hold 452 residential units ranging from studios to three bedrooms plus about 37,000 square feet of retail and 645 parking spaces. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2027 with completion targeted for 2029.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a 33 story tower with 452 residential units and ground floor retail to the downtown Tampa market, continuing the buildout of the Water Street district and expanding high rise housing supply. The project is about 2 miles southwest of Hiawatha Highlands, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - July 2026Development
Mercy Oaks II affordable apartments open on North Florida Avenue
Catholic Charities, with the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County, completed Mercy Oaks II, a 17-unit affordable apartment building on North Florida Avenue in East Tampa built on the site of a former strip mall. The project includes 15 one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units, with seven units serving households up to 80 percent of area median income and ten up to 50 percent. It was supported by 1.25 million dollars in state SHIP funds from the city and sits next to the 20-unit Mercy Oaks I completed in 2022.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 17 income restricted apartments on a former strip mall site, expanding the affordable rental supply and converting vacant commercial land to housing. The project is about 4 miles northwest of Hiawatha Highlands, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: City of Tampa - July 2026Builder Activity
First 3D-printed affordable home nears completion in East Tampa
The nonprofit Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa is completing Tampa's first 3D-printed affordable home on Lurline Circle in East Tampa, using a gantry-style printer that layers concrete for the walls. The house is expected to be finished within weeks and listed for sale in about two months, with down payment assistance and first time homebuyer programs available. The effort is part of a broader CDC initiative that includes more than 90 multifamily units in East Tampa.
What it may mean for the marketIntroduces 3D concrete printing construction to the local for sale housing market, with a new single family home and additional multifamily units planned. The method signals a new building technique entering the area home supply. The site is about 2 miles northeast of Hiawatha Highlands.
Source: Bay News 9
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Common questions about Hiawatha Highlands
Where is Hiawatha Highlands?
Hiawatha Highlands is a community in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33604.
Are there homes for sale in Hiawatha Highlands right now?
Yes — 0 active and 1 pending listings as of the last feed refresh (twice daily). They are listed on this page.
Does Hiawatha Highlands have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Hiawatha Highlands in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
| Location | Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33604 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 230 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1918–2023 (median 1956.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,392 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 1 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 70% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Hiawatha Highlands key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/hiawatha-highlands, data as of September 20, 2026.
Every Home for Sale in Hiawatha Highlands Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Hiawatha Highlands listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 106 W Minnehaha Street · $499,999 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Aug 25, 2026 · listed by Frank Albert Realty
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- W Hiawatha Street (7 homes on record)
- W Minnehaha Street (5 homes on record)
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